Our Team
Anthony Papas
Founder & Director – Licensee in charge of Business
With a background in senior sales and business management, I have been in the Australian business broking industry since 2006. In that time I have helped change the future of many businesses and the lives of many people.
I spent many years in retail and hospitality before founding ABBA Group, but now manage business transactions across all industry sectors.
Today, I am proud to be creating wealth for more clients with the inspiring ABBA Group team beside me.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Buyers Agent
Licensed Business Valuer
Diploma of Financial Planning
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Bruce Irvine
Executive Partner & Head of Business Sales Team – Licensed Agent
I began my working life in accounting, qualifying as both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Management accountant in South Africa in the 1990’s. I then spent some time working in an industrial finance bank before moving away from accounting into a marketing and business development role in a large stevedoring company. I immigrated to Australia in 2006 and acquired an Australian manufactured brand of vitamin supplements which I on sold several years later. I have worked as a business consultant and business broker since 2013.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Bachelor of Commerce
Advance Diploma in Accountancy
John Emmery
Licensed Agent
My background is in Senior Marketing and Sales on four continents with the Colgate-Palmolive Company, finally as Marketing Director in Germany.
Two decades of owning and managing seven retail businesses followed.
In the past three years, I have helped develop the Off-Market Division at the ABBA Group. Most of our focus has been in the Property space, handling existing and development projects in commercial and residential sectors.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Agent
Ingrid Postema
Business Advisor, Corporate Team – Licensed Agent
With 27 years’ experience in various roles from executive management, to NFP Board Director and independent consultant – I have experience across a wide range of organisation types and industries including new technologies, farming/aquaculture, health, biotech, high tech manufacturing and property. During this time, I have been involved with business and property acquisitions, property development, due diligence, negotiating debt and equity funding, growth strategies and exit planning to maximize value.
I look forward to assisting investors and business owners with their investment and business strategies for growth or new horizons with Abba Group.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
CPA B Comm
Eva Papas
Marketing Manager
With international marketing and communications experience at a global data and consultancy agency, I bring with me extensive knowledge of effective cross-cultural communication strategies.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Bachelor of Media and Communications
Diploma In Management
Eddie Spurr
Licensee Partner & Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
Following my initial accounting career with Ernst and Young Sydney, I have provided strategic, commercial and financial services to high profile corporations within the Pharmaceutical, ERP Software, Consumer Goods, Retail, Hospitality and Food Service industries.
Throughout my career spanning 27 years, I have particularly enjoyed collaborating with Operations, Business Development, Sales and Executive teams to secure new business opportunities and facilitate organic growth.
I have attained a deep appreciation of the hard work required by business owners, therefore it is my intention to represent their best interests and achieve great outcomes for them.
Working with ABBA group, I am very confident we will achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Jun Chung
Licensee Partner & Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
As a member of the ABBA Group team as well as a current business owner and director in the hospitality industry, I understand and assist clients needs.
I have 20 years’ experience in the airline industry where I developed communication and client relationship skills, as well as the full knowledge in food and beverage industry. Within this time I have travelled to various countries and have seen and experienced different types of business markets around the world.
My goal with ABBA Group is to assist business owners and investors to achieve their goal by representing their best interests every step of the way.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Tony Crowe
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
I started a Real Estate career in the early 1980’s selling residential Real Estate in and around Canberra for a few years then managed a small team of 8 agents selling Rural Real Estate with a 300 kilometre radius of Bungendore NSW and taking in the South Coast of NSW.
I relocated to Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast where began selling finance and specialising in Mezzanine Finance. I set, owned and run a successful Business Brokerage with a small team of agents concentrating solely on Business Sales. During my time on the Mid- North Coast we sold a wide cross section of businesses including Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks, Management Rights, Child Care centres, turf farms, fish farms, Franchise and non-franchised Privately run businesses.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Agent
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Geoff Harrison
Senior Advisor, Strategy and Business Development – Licensed Agent
I look forward to leading the latest stage in the expansion of the ABBA Group, by introducing Queensland investors and business owners to the attributes of the highly successful ABBA Group Team.
I commenced my working life as a Telecommunication Technician and successfully built the largest telecommunications sales and service business in Central and Northern NSW.
I used the valuable experience I gained in sales, service and senior management to excel in other industry sectors including Retail, Wholesale, Hospitality, Software Development and 11 years in Real Estate.
I have 20 years’ experience in Franchising, including 11 years as the Franchisor responsible for expansion and support of entities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
My last few years have been spent as a successful Business Broker, dedicated to helping investors and business owners achieve their business and financial objectives.
Providing my clients with the best possible service, has always been the foremost ingredient to my continued success, along with the unique ability of being able to adapt and understand my client’s needs and business irrespective of their industry.
As a member of the ABBA Group Team, my goal is to build a dynamic like-minded team, who will always give the best service possible and succeed in ensuring ABBA Group continue to be top of mind for investor and business owners.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Licensed Property Auctioneer
ASIC – Financial Services RG146
Telecommunications Technician
Kenneth Ju
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
Before I joined ABBA Group, I had worked as a finance director in both Korea and Australia, in charge of a variety of venture investments and divestments, M&A deals and portfolio management for over 20 years in various firms, such as private equity funds, venture capital companies and an Australian space launch venture. More recently, as a sea-change business, I ran my own business in the hospitality industry for the past 12 years. Additional to my expertise in managing large corporations, this hospitality experience equipped me with a wealth of knowledge and experience necessary for a successful operation of small to medium businesses.
Sometimes business transactions may involve a frustrating and complex process, where the capacity to identify and evaluate the potential opportunities and risks is crucial. Having been in the professional management role, entrepreneur, business owner and a client myself, I could fully understand my clients’ needs and proactively seek out the best options that suit their interests with ABBA team.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Agent
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Bachelor of Business Management
Master of Property Development
Saurab Phanse
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
Saurab (Saurabh) brings over 20 years of professional services experience, establishing himself as a successful business professional. His career highlights include successfully building and selling multiple businesses and providing Strategic Advisory, Growth Consulting, and Exit Planning services to SMEs across NSW.
His dedication to professional excellence is reflected in his extensive education, including certifications in leadership, project management, and finance. Notably, he completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ (AICD) flagship course, focusing on governance, risk, strategy, financial literacy, and board effectiveness.
Saurabh serves as a Managing Partner at TASO Consulting Group, Non-Executive Director for Vadilal Group’s (NSE: VADILALIND) Australian subsidiary, and Chair for Boronia Multicultural Services, a mid-sized non-profit organisation registered with the ACNC. His diverse experience and commitment to business success make him a valuable asset to clients and partners.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Bachelor of Business
Advance Diploma of Program Management
Justice of the Peace NSW
Sumeet Khetwani
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
I have a wealth of experience in the business world, having acquired and successfully turned around a struggling distribution and installation business that was on the verge of collapse. This experience gave me invaluable insights into what makes a business successful, what buyers look for in a business, and how to present a business in the best possible light.
With a background in Financial Management and a proven track record of success, I understand the intricacies of buying and selling a business. I also specialise in consulting with businesses on how to make their businesses exit-ready, so they can achieve their true worth in a sale. I also provide expert guidance to buyers on how to stack the odds in their favor and make a successful acquisition.
Whether you are looking to sell your business or acquire a new one, I am here to help you achieve your goals.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Nisara Raksayot
Business Advisor – Assistant Agent
Having over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry in Australia as a manager and also as a partner, I have developed communication and relationship skills. My strength is my understanding of buyers and sellers in the Food and Beverage industry.
I also have an active connection with the Thai community where I can assist in the connection between Thai and Australian businesses.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Colin Drew
Business Advisor
I began my working life in South Africa where I qualified as both a Chartered Accountant and a Lawyer, specialising in M&A law. Later I moved into M&A advisory, where I worked for a number of M&A boutiques and South African domestic banks before ending up at Barclays where I headed up Consumer & Industrials, in Investment Banking, for the Africa region.
In Australia I worked for Deloitte, in Turnaround & Restructuring and in Corporate Finance Advisory. I also do buyside work in Australia for The Bidvest Group, which is based in in South Africa.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Laws
Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy
Post Graduate Certificate in Insolvency
Theo Afkoudias
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
With over two decades of experience, Theo boasts a diverse and extensive commercial background. Throughout his career, he has owned and managed a multitude of consultancies, specialising in areas such as business planning, strategy formulation, funding procurement, expansion initiatives, and divestment strategies.
His expertise crosses all industries, having engaged with organisations of all scales across diverse markets. Theo is well respected within the Australian business community and has been featured in numerous media publications throughout his career.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Bachelor of Economics (Accounting)
MBA (Marketing)
Licensed Business Agent
Don Lee
Business Advisor
I offer a distinctive blend of professional warmth and meticulous attention to detail, underpinned by a solid foundation in finance and real estate. My approach is characterised by deep empathy and a robust, personable nature, ensuring that each client feels thoroughly appreciated and comprehensively supported. I am committed to responsiveness and to tailored solutions that address the specific needs of my clients, positioning myself not merely as a sales agent, but as a trusted advisor in the complex terrain of business sales.
Whether you are taking initial steps in investment or seeking to expand your existing portfolio, you can rely on me to provide expert guidance delivered with genuine care and a reassuring smile.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Ron Danieli
Business Advisor – Licensed Agent
With over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry in Australia as an owner of several Food and Beverage businesses and as a consultant to large hospitality groups, I have an in-depth knowledge of the industry. As a business broker specialising in retail and hospitality venues, I provide expert guidance for buyers and sellers navigating this dynamic sector.My strength is my understanding of buyers and sellers in the hospitality industry. With a keen understanding of market trends and valuation strategies, I help clients maximize the potential of their businesses. Whether you’re looking to buy an established restaurant or sell a retail store, I ensure a seamless process through personalised support, strategic marketing, and a network of industry contacts. My goal is to achieve the best outcomes for my clients while facilitating successful transactions in this vibrant market.
Phone: 1300 064 944
Business Advisor